Courses Taught

Introduction to Sociology
Cultural Anthropology
Culture and Personality
Human Behavior and the Social Environment I and II
Marriage and the Family
Social Theory
Deviant Behavior
Group Dynamics and Social Movements
Race and Ethnicity
Social Stratification
Youth at Risk
Sociology and Religion
Lifespan Development
Sociology of Sports
Social Psychology: Child Development
American Political and Social Institutions
Intermediate American Sign Language

2002 American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Las Vegas, NV
The Joys and Challenges of Web-Supported Classes
The Paradox: Students’ perceptions of Anonymity and Accountability Using Online Technology

2000 Western Social Science Association, San Diego, CA
Sociology on the Cutting Edge

2000 Western Association of Schools and Colleges, San Diego, CA
Student’s View of their Learning: A Closer Look

2000 American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Las Vegas, NV
Learning and Technology: A Focus on Gender Differences

1999 Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Newport Beach, CA
Students’ Views of Their Learning, Bloom’s Taxonomy and the Computer

1999 Pacific Sociological Association, Portland, OR
Teaching Sociology 101: Using the Computer in the Classroom

1999 34th World Congress of Sociology, Tel Aviv, Israel
Teaching Sociology in an Era Of Globalization: Learning, Bloom’s Taxonomy and the Computer

1994 –1995 “The Homework Helper;” Free-lance column written for the
Orange County Register, Community Section

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Church Membership & Activities

Mid Cities Baptist Church, Women's Ministry Committee member

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Community Service & Involvement

Life Skills facilitator at Safe House Transitional Living (2011-2013)
Advisory Board Member for Women Wonder Writers 2012-2013)
Facilitated in a Teen Summit for at Risk Youth in the inland Empire, Working with Women Wonder Writers,(April 2013)
12-Step Group Facilitator, Alcoholic’s Anonymous, (1992 – Present)
•Home-based tutoring service for disadvantaged children (1995-1996)

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Interests & Hobbies

Married 43 years with two children, ages 40 and 34.

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Personal Philosophy

Teaching is a calling and is deeply connected to my Faith principles. Scriture cautions, "Let not many of you be teachers." believe this refers to traditional teaching withing the beieving community, as well as in the classroom, and in my every day responsibility to model what I want students to do. Life long learning is an imperative!